No because then that would be just watering down the badassery!
I'll just make Raiden wear a sombrero and call it a day.
I'll just post this for no actual reason:
(dont ask, I didn't make this)
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Pokémon Community Thread 3: "Soon, All of Hoenn Will Be Under Its Withering Glare "
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I'll just make Raiden wear a sombrero and call it a day.
I'll just post this for no actual reason:
(dont ask, I didn't make this)
Does anyone think they locked out stat screens in the demo because they've got something to hide about them? I've seen people talk about Sylveon's performance in the 2v2 battle and how the amount of damage it took was extremely unlikely unless some unknown or in revealed factor were to come into play.
Something funny is definitely going on, because that Sylveon took way more damage than it *should* be able to.
I'm playing my way through Pokemon White 2 for the first time. A few things I've noted so far:
- Pokemon distribution is incredible. Riolu, Psyduck, Mareep and Azurill before the first gym?!
- The music is fantastic. 5th generation music could jump way up my list if this keeps up.
- Well paced intro with likable characters.
- Much more substantial (in terms of new content) than previous 'third' versions.
fredrancour
Member
Sounds amazing. My hearts gonna break if white and white 2 pokemon can't get transferred up a gen.
I would be very surprised if it wasn't possible.
That 3DS game/app (Pokemon Dream Radar?) interacted with the game, so some form of communication must be possible. They came out recently too, so they must have been made with something in mind. Especially Black 2/White 2. I powered my phat DS up today to trade some Pokemon over, and to my dismay it was dead.
So I'm crossing my fingers that they will create some sort of process that doesn't require a second DS/3DS. Much like the game sync.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Haha, I watched that stream! Surprised volcano bakemeat isn't on there.
It's in the meme page of Pokemon
Speaking of which did they actually make Volcano Bakemeat? How did it taste?
Hahahhaha oh wow!
Man the dialogue is hilarious! I heard it doesn't go beyond Goldenrod tho
1. Yeah, that's why I prefer BW2 over BW1, I like the diversity aspect of the wild by comparison.
4. Well, it's intended to be a sequel, unlike third versions (hence the name).
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
How shortly before release have they traditionally shown the final forms of the starters? Is there any consistency for that?
ColtraineGF
Member
I don't think it's been done before, leaks aside.
Gen 1 before launch obviously
Gen 2 after launch
Gen 3 after launch except for Blaziken due to it being in the anime
Gen 4 after launch
Gen 5 middle evolutions 3 days before launch, final evos after launch - All of them leaked two and a half weeks before launch.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
Gotta hide the stats of the new Pokemon.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Well judging by the trailers there are a ton of Pokemon, so I don't see any reason why the distribution wouldn't be as good as B2W2.
Yeah I know
It just feels like they put so much effort in compared to the norm, is what I mean. They could have easily taken the lazy way out. In the past it has often felt like that.
Ugh waiting for X and Y just get harder and harder as the release date draws closer.
Oh well I guess that I will play Pokémon Yellow to tide me over.
As great the Pokémon distribution in Black and White 2, it isn't that great as some of the Pokémon updated Unova Pokédex can't be obtain until post game.
Still bitter over the fact that I can't use Glaceon or Vigoroth until post game or unless I trade them over.
Oh well I guess that I will play Pokémon Yellow to tide me over.
As great the Pokémon distribution in Black and White 2, it isn't that great as some of the Pokémon updated Unova Pokédex can't be obtain until post game.
Still bitter over the fact that I can't use Glaceon or Vigoroth until post game or unless I trade them over.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
A guy "translated" every single PokéDex entry from Gens I-V using the same process as the game does. I now really wish "Kicks you in the concert block" was my tag.
You really have to wonder what sort of thinking goes into that, Glaceon especially.
I think I'm correct in saying that something similar happened in Diamond & Pearl regarding the new evolutions to old Pokemon. You couldn't even get them until post-game! New Pokemon! It made me furious at the time.
Ooh, those look pretty good actually. Is there a screenshot of the page for natures and stuff?
Get something with Taunt.
Or Safeguard. Or Lum Berry. Yer losing to a Watchog and Cincinno for crying out loud!
I assume a Thundurus would be as good in it as it is outside the PWT.
Thanks for the tip.
...and it worked like a charm. Thank God for Tranquill learning it naturally.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Is there a Vietnamese Crystal google translate? Cause this sounds fun!
Hey now, Cincinno is a beast!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Blaziken's mega form uses the DW ability
ScraftyDevil
Banned
https://twitter.com/IceDoesntHelp
Everyone, we need to support one of our own in her time of need. This is literally a matter of life and death, so please send encouragement and good wishes her way while praying to the deity of your choosing.
Everyone, we need to support one of our own in her time of need. This is literally a matter of life and death, so please send encouragement and good wishes her way while praying to the deity of your choosing.
Right, but what happens to its Dream World version?
Is Dream World no longer a thing?
The hidden ability still exists, which is proven by the fact the event Torchic itself has the ability.
There's been no word on whether or not the Dream World will return. Getting rid of the Dream World doesn't necessarily mean losing hidden abilities, though. They could be integrated into the game itself.
Personally, I would rather the Dream World not return. When the Gen V Dream World shuts down, it will no longer be possible to grow berries in Gen V. There are also some medals in B/W2 that are tied to the Dream World which will become unobtainable. I can't say I'm fond of having features killed off like that. It also quickly turned into more of a chore than a fun side feature.
I like the Global Link and look forward to seeing what they do with it this time around. I just don't want to see features that belong in the main game delegated to an outside source only to be killed off later.
From her latest tweets she seems to have calmed down... That's a relief. Hang in there girl! Ice may not help but time sure can
it can always gets better no matter how low things have gotten
I've had those thoughts before too so trust me!
Glad this has turned out positively. I'm not really sure what to say other than stay strong and talking to someone is the best thing to do.
Glad nothing happened, it's always sad when things do, let's just hope she can pull through this.
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Oh this is interesting (just spotted this video, apologies if it has been caught before) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VwRTKOOPj0&feature=player_embedded
At 6m50 seconds, it says Helioptile holds on due to its friendship with the trainer i.e. Pokémon Amie. Seems its impact is deeper than we thought. We have Pokémon recovering from Paralysis and now holding on in combat. Going to have to find out everything about this
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Oh this is interesting (just spotted this video, apologies if it has been caught before) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VwRTKOOPj0&feature=player_embedded
At 6m50 seconds, it says Helioptile holds on due to its friendship with the trainer i.e. Pokémon Amie. Seems its impact is deeper than we thought. We have Pokémon recovering from Paralysis and now holding on in combat. Going to have to find out everything about this
Mhmmm, if they do, doesn't that kind of... screw over every sturdy pokemon? Unless the odds of holding on would stack with sturdy and they'd be much more likely to survive. but still...
Not really. Sturdy is only from OHKOs...this is at any time. It was shown as Helioptile got hit by a Sand Tomb when it was already in the red
That's my point though - Sturdy was somewhat unique before, now it'll not only be not unique, but also a lot weaker than whatever the friendship mechanic can do. What is sturdy good for if every other pokemon has a more powerful "save" ability anyway?
Professor Beef
Banned
All Pokemon have innate Focus Bands now?
Just keeps getting dumber and dumber.
Just keeps getting dumber and dumber.
You could argue the same with use of Focus Sash etc. This, however, is not guaranteed but random chance
The Shadow Knight
Member
If the amie feature is doing things like this I'm very certain that there will at the very least be game modes at battle facilities and online that have it "off". I'd go as far as speculating that the modes without amie bonus will be the default ones. A bit like that online mode with items last gen.
It'll probz be single player only. And Im all for it. Makes running with your favorite pokemon with shitty stats a little easier. Still wish they would implement a hold item that only works in single player that just maes your poke significantly stronger based on bond level.
whoa. wasnt something up with sylveons stats at the demo? the bond probably DOES affect stats.
whoa. wasnt something up with sylveons stats at the demo? the bond probably DOES affect stats.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Why do people think that temporary boosts are affecting multiplayer? Surely you folks haven't forgotten about badge upgrades which "vanish" during multiplayer right?
You know you can avoid using Amie if you don't want to.
If anything I'm surprised it took now to utilize "bonding" with Pokemon as a gameplay feature.
You know you can avoid using Amie if you don't want to.
If anything I'm surprised it took now to utilize "bonding" with Pokemon as a gameplay feature.
I think our reasoning is we give Game Freak's designers more credit than allowing every Pokemon to have an x% chance of randomly surviving attacks.
Return and Frustration! I always wished that happier Pokemon would hit themselves in confusion less or something
I enjoy that I know of 2 different situations in competitive Pokemon where players were too damn lazy to make their Pokemon happy enough for Return and did something else. I almost gave my Kangaskhan Double Edge instead of Return last year because I EV'd him in Black and then traded to Black 2 forgetting all the happiness I got while training would disappear and I'd have to do it again ;_;Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
That's kind of disappointing. I want to use Amie, but I don't want to risk the game becoming a cakewalk because of it.
Or, they'd want the new mechanics they've created for showing off the bond of you and your Pokémon to actually make an impact
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
It's not like GameFreak isn't genre savvy about stuff like this. Otherwise they would've allowed stat boosts from gym badges in online battles or allowed powerful Legendaries in Battle Frontier (which is said to "emulate" online battles).
Hell, I'm more surprised people are pissed at Amie which is a step up and prefer games which are a step down (you know those posters).
Would be interesting if your enemies also use Amie.
With that said only Normal physical attackers tend to benefit from either.
Hell, I'm more surprised people are pissed at Amie which is a step up and prefer games which are a step down (you know those posters).
Would be interesting if your enemies also use Amie.
Seems this one is deeper than just Return and Frustration.Return and Frustration! I always wished that happier Pokemon would hit themselves in confusion less or something
With that said only Normal physical attackers tend to benefit from either.